lf1600 stand assist assembly and operation manual

LF1600-INS-LAB-RevC12 © 2012 GF Health Products, Inc.

LF1600 Stand Assist user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the Stand Assist. Save this manual for future reference.

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LF1600 Stand Assist

Assembly and Operation Manual

2 LF1600-INS-LAB-RevC12•LF1600StandAssist

CONTeNTS

1 INtRoduCtIoN.........................................................................................................3INteNdeduSe....................................................................................................3

2 SAFetypReCAutIoNS...........................................................................................4SIgNIFICANCeoFSAFetyStAtemeNtS.......................................................4WARNINgS...........................................................................................................4

3 HANdLINgpRoCeduReS.......................................................................................5SHIppINgANdtRANSpoRtAtIoNINStRuCtIoNS.......................................5

4 FeAtuReS.................................................................................................................6CompoNeNtS.....................................................................................................6FASteNeRSANdtooLS...................................................................................6

5 ASSemBLyINStRuCtIoNS.....................................................................................7

6 opeRAtIoN.............................................................................................................10

7 mAINteNANCe........................................................................................................12CLeANINgtHeStANdASSISt.......................................................................12

8 LImItedWARRANty..............................................................................................13

9 INdex.......................................................................................................................15

WARNING: LF1600 Stand Assist attendant: Do not operate the LF1600 Stand Assist without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact your professional medical advisors, Graham-Field authorized distributor, or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product; otherwise personal injury or damage to your Stand Assist could result.

GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors.

For the most updated and current information on packaging, warranties, products and specifications, please visit our website at www.grahamfield.com.

Graham-Field and Lumex are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc.

LF1600-INS-LAB-RevC12•LF1600StandAssist 3

1 INTRODuCTION

Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new LF1600 Stand Assist, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.

The Lumex Stand Assist is a manual standing aid that requires patients to assist themselves in preparation for transport. Patients qualified to use the Stand Assist must have adequate arm strength to pull themselves upward and enough leg strength to support their own weight. Patients who meet these criteria and have difficulty walking will find the Stand Assist a useful transport device. Functionally, the Stand Assist is positioned between a traditional walker and a battery powered sit-to-stand lift. The Stand Assist is a convenient toileting alternative to a wheelchair. Once the resident has positioned themself on board, the split seat can be positioned to allow the resident to sit comfortably while a caregiver performs the transport. For residents lacking the strength to assist themselves, we recommend a battery powered sit-to-stand lift.

The Stand Assist is capable of the following transfers when used according to the instructions:

• Bed to chair/wheelchair

• Bed/chair/wheelchair to commode

• Room to room

The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended to be used only as basic guidelines. You may find it necessary to develop your own methods for safely solving frequently encountered challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for their assistance.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing.

INTeNDeD uSe

The Lumex Stand Assist's intended use is as a transport assistance unit.

Contraindication

The Lumex Stand Assist is intended for use by residents who have the strength and stability to lift and support themselves. We recommend a battery powered sit-to-stand lift for residents with limited strength and stability.


2 SAFeTy PReCAuTIONS

WARNING: Always follow these safety precautions when using your LF1600 Stand Assist. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to the Stand Assist.

Safety requires the constant attention of the Stand Assist user and attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your professional medical advisors to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities.

SIGNIFICANCe OF SAFeTy STATeMeNTS

Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance:

Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product.

s NOTICe: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in product or property damage.

CAuTION: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury.

WARNINGS

WARNING: Only qualified caregivers trained in the proper use of the Stand Assist should use it to transport patients.

WARNING: Do not use the Stand Assist to transport patients who are unable to pull themselves upright and support their own weight.

WARNING: The LF1600 Stand Assist maximum weight capacity is 400 lb (180 kg), eVeNLy DISTRIBuTeD. Never use the Stand Assist to transport a patient whose weight exceeds 400 lb (180 kg).

WARNING: Before using the Stand Assist for patient transport, check the Stand Assist to ensure all components are properly and securely assembled and in working order.

WARNING: Do not leave a patient unattended during any part of the transport.


3 HANDLING PROCeDuReS

SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION INSTRuCTIONS

If the Stand Assist is to be reshipped by common carrier, it should be packed in the same carton in which it was received.

unpacking

WARNING: The lift is heavy. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT attempt to remove the lift from the box without assistance.

1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier or your Graham-Field distributor.

2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.

3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton.

Info: Unless the Stand Assist is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing material for use in storing until use of Stand Assist is required.

Inspection

1. Examine the exterior of the Stand Assist for nicks, dents, scratches or other damage.

2. Inspect all components.

Storage

1. Store the repackaged Stand Assist in a dry area.

2. DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged Stand Assist.


4 FeATuReS

COMPONeNTS

Item description Quantity

Base preassembled with footplate and casters 1

Side support arm unit 2

Kneepad assembly 1

Seat pad and handle bar support unit with cross bar tube

2

FASTeNeRS AND TOOLS

No. Item description QuantityA1 Carriage bolt 8

A2 Hex bolt 2

A3 Button socket head cap screw 4

A4 Flat washer 10

A5 Lock washer 10

A6 Acorn nut 8

A7 Plastic cap 2

T1 Wrench 1

T2 Hex key 1


5 ASSeMBLy INSTRuCTIONSTools required: provided wrench, provided hex key

back castersbase assembly

1. Place the base assembly on the floor and lock the back casters for ease of assembly, as shown above.

flat washer

lock washerhex bolt

plasticcap

kneepad kneepad support unit

kneepadassembly

2. Insert the kneepads into the kneepad support unit. Install the two hex bolts through lock washers, flat washers, and kneepad support unit into nuts as shown above. Tighten securely with the provided wrench. Install the two plastic caps on the hex bolts. The finished assembly is shown at right above.

carriage bolt

kneepad assembly

kneepad sidesupport assembly

side support arm

flat washer

lock washer

acorn nutkneepadassembly

side support arm

3. Attach the kneepad assembly to the two side support arms. Face the square holes on the side support arms inward; fit the square shoulder of each carriage bolt in the square hole, installing each carriage bolt through the kneepad assembly bracket and side support arm from the inside as shown above. Install the flat washer, lock washer, and acorn nut on the end of each carriage bolt as shown above. Do not tighten the nuts; some play in this assembly will be needed to assemble the entire unit. The finished assembly is shown at right above.


button socket head cap screw

tubularcross bar

seat pad and handlebar support unit

seat andcross bar assembly

4. Insert the two tubular cross bars into the holes on the seat pad and handle bar support units as shown above. Align the small holes on the cross bar undersides with the holes in the support units. Install the four button socket head cap screws through the support units into the cross bars. Use the hex key to tighten. The finished assembly is shown at right above.

base bracket


kneepads

lockable casters

5. Insert the kneepad side support assembly into the base brackets as shown above. The kneepads and arm curvature should be facing away from the lockable casters.


seat and crossbar assembly

6. Insert the seat and cross bar assembly into the tubes at the top of the kneepad side support assembly as shown above.


carriage bolt

base assembly


seat and cross barassembly

flat washer

lock washeracorn nut

aa

b

c

c

b

7. Fasten the seat and cross bar assembly, kneepad side support assembly, and base assembly together with carriage bolts:

a. Attach the kneepad side support assembly to the base assembly. Fit the square shoulder of each carriage bolt in the square hole at inside of base bracket, installing each carriage bolt through the base and kneepad side support assembly as shown above. Install the flat washer, lock washer, and acorn nut on the end of each carriage bolt as shown above. Tighten the two nuts securely using the provided wrench.

b. Attach the seat and cross bar assembly to the kneepad side support assembly. Fit the square shoulder of each carriage bolt in the square hole at inside of kneepad side support assembly, installing each carriage bolt through the kneepad side support assembly and seat and cross bar assembly as shown above. Install the flat washer, lock washer, and acorn nut on the end of each carriage bolt as shown above. Tighten the two nuts securely using the provided wrench.

c. Securely tighten the four nuts that attach the kneepad assembly to the two side support arms, installed in step 3, using the provided wrench.

WARNING: Before operating the Stand Assist, ensure that all components are properly and securely assembled and that all fasteners are secure.

WARNING: Before operating the Stand Assist, read the operation instructions.


6 OPeRATION

Info: Patients who desire additional security may wish to use the optional DSLSA9 Sit-to-Stand Buttock Strap, available through your Graham-Field authorized distributor.

The split seat units can be rotated upward to allow for patient loading then, once the patient is in an upward standing position, lowered to form a complete two-sided seat.

WARNING: ensure that both seat units are fully lowered and form a complete seat before having the patient sit down on the Stand Assist.

WARNING: Do not leave a patient unattended during any part of the transport.

1. Raise the two split seat units so that they are parallel to the side of the Stand Assist, as shown at right.

2. Have the patient positioned at the edge of the surface to be transferred from. Move the Stand Assist in front of the patient. Position the patient so that her feet are firmly on the platform and her knees and shins are in contact with the two cupped kneepads, as shown at right.

3. Lock the casters by stepping on the caster clip and pushing down, as shown at right.

4. Have the patient grasp the cross bar closest to her and, using her own strength, pull herself up into a standing position securely on the base platform, as shown at right.


5. Lower both of the split seat units down into position to form a complete seat, as shown at right.

WARNING: ensure that both seat units are lowered and form a complete seat before having the patient sit down on the Stand Assist.

6. Have the patient lower herself down onto the seat while keeping her knees and shins in the kneepads, and while continuing to hold the cross bar with both hands, as shown at right.

7. Unlock the casters. Place both hands on the cross bar furthest from the patient, as shown at right, and move the Stand Assist to the new surface. Ensure that the patient is secure and in proper position as described in Step 6 before and during transfer, as shown at right.

8. Position the Stand Assist against the new surface, ensuring that the patient will be in a position to sit down firmly and safely on the transfer surface.

9. Lock the casters.

10. Have the patient pull herself back up to a full standing position.

11. Raise the two split seat units so that they are parallel to the side of the Stand Assist, as shown at right, to allow the patient to lower herself.

12. Stand beside the patient as she lowers herself down onto the new surface.

13. Ensure that the patient is safely positioned. Unlock the casters and move the Stand Assist to storage.


7 MAINTeNANCe

To ensure safety and proper use, perform the following steps monthly:

• Check all fasteners to ensure that they are securely fastened and no wear and tear is evident. Replace and tighten any worn fasteners before using the Stand Assist.

• Check the two seat assemblies to make sure they are not worn or damaged, and that the bolts are tight. Replace any worn or damaged seat components before using the Stand Assist.

• Check the casters to make sure they are in working order and are secured firmly to the Stand Assist. Replace any worn or damaged casters before using the Stand Assist.

If any maintenance procedure is not clear to you, ask your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.

s NOTICe: Improper maintenance can cause operating problems and may affect your warranty.

WARNING: unauthorized modification or the use of non-Lumex replacement parts could change the structure of the Stand Assist, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.

CLeANING THe STAND ASSIST

• Wipe off the frame at least once a week with a soft cloth. Dry the Stand Assist immediately if exposed to moisture.

• Clean the frame every three months with a mild soap and water solution. The frame does not need to be waxed.

• Clean upholstery and plastic components at least once a month with a mild soap and water solution.

s NOTICe: Do not use solvents, abrasive waxes, caustic chemicals or spray silicone to clean the Stand Assist.

s NOTICe: Do not use abrasive cleansers to clean the Stand Assist; they could scratch the finish.

s NOTICe: Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the Stand Assist.


8 LIMITeD WARRANTy

GF Health Products, Inc. ("Graham-Field") warrants the LF1600 Stand Assist against defects in materials and workmanship as listed below:

Frame: three years Parts, including casters: one year

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. The Warranty period for the consumer commences on the first date a product is delivered to the consumer by the seller/dealer. If the product is rented or leased, the warranty period commences on the invoice date from GF Health Products, Inc. A copy of the invoice showing date of purchase must be provided when submitting warranty claims. When proof of purchase date is not provided, warranty coverage shall commence upon GF Health Products, Inc.'s invoice date to the dealer/purchaser.

If within the warranty period, the product or component part is proven to GF Health Products, Inc.’s satisfaction to be defective, GF Health Products, Inc. shall provide, at its option, one of the following: (1) repair or replacement of any defective or nonconforming part or product or (2) a credit and/or refund of the original selling price. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO SUCH REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, CREDIT AND/OR REFUND. This warranty does not include any labor charges incurred in replacement part(s) installation or any associated freight or shipping charges to the manufacturer. For warranty service, please contact the authorized distributor from whom you acquired your GF Health Products, Inc. product. Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect in a product, GF Health Products, Inc. will issue a return authorization. The defective product or part(s) must then be returned, at the purchaser’s cost, for warranty inspection using the serial number as identification (or, if the product is not serialized, lot number and date code) within thirty (30) days of return authorization issue date. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please contact GF Health Products, Inc. at the address on the next page. DO NOT return products to our factory without prior authorization.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond GF Health Products, Inc.'s control are not covered by this warranty, and that evaluation shall be solely determined by GF Health Products, Inc. This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to follow instructions. The warranty shall also not apply to products modified without GF Health Products, Inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if parts not manufactured by GF Health Products, Inc., or if parts not complying with original equipment specifications are added to GF Health Products, Inc. products; or if the product or part is serviced by an entity not authorized by GF Health Products, Inc.


THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN, AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, CREDIT AND/OR REFUND OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR PART PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state (province to province). Some states (provinces) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

The warranties contained herein contain all the representations and warranties with respect to the subject matter of this document, and supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings with respect thereto. The recipient of this document hereby acknowledges and represents that it has not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral contract or other assurance, except those set out in this document.

GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, GA 30360 Tel 770-368-4700 Fax 770-368-2386


9 INDex

AAssembly instructions 7

CCAUTION statement, significance 4Cleaning the Stand Assist 12Components, identification 6

FFasteners and tools, identification 6Features 6

HHandling Procedures 5

IInfo statement, significance 4Inspection 5Intended use 3Introduction 3

mMaintenance 12

NNOTICE statement, significance 4

oOperation 10

SSafety precautions 4Shipping and transportation instructions 5Significance of safety statements 4Sit-to-Stand Buttock Strap, optional 10Storage 5

tTools required for assembly, list 7Transport, perform 10

uUnpacking 5

WWARNING statement, significance 4Warranty 13Weight capacity 4

GF Health Products, Inc.� 2935 Northeast Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30360 telephone: 770-368-4700

fax: 770-368-2386

www.�grahamfield.�com

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